MetLife Stadium hosted the New York Giants and Washington Commanders earlier this week in a Thursday Night Football matchup. The Meadowlands will play host to another game this week, as the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m.
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m.
The New York Jets will be returning to MetLife Stadium this Sunday, facing a fellow AFC East opponent, the Buffalo Bills, for the first time this season. The Jets have played all of their divisional opponents so far this season, except for the Bills, although that will change soon. The Bills enter the game as significant favorites, though the Jets have proven that their offensive and defensive stars make them a threat to any opposing team.
One of the team’s biggest rising stars is rookie defensive end David Bailey, who was selected by the Jets with the second overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bailey’s rookie season has gotten off to a historic start, as he has recorded seven and a half sacks, which is tied for fourth best in the NFL, as well as five forced fumbles, which is tied for best in the league.
Bailey’s dominance was on full display last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, as Bailey made NFL history, becoming the first edge rusher to record two sacks and force two fumbles in the same drive. Bailey is only eight games into his NFL career and has already proven to be a disruptive force against opposing quarterbacks. This week’s opponent is Josh Allen, a former MVP, though Bailey had no issues taking down two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes last week.
Jets quarterback Geno Smith is flirting with history, set to finish the season with around 3,950 passing yards at his current pace, just shy of the franchise record. Super Bowl III MVP Joe Namath currently holds the record at 4,007, which was set in the 1967 season and has stood since.
Smith needs a few big passing games to increase his pace and we may see one this Sunday. The Bills defense gives up 238.8 passing yards per game, which is the fourth-most in the league. Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson is expected to clear concussion protocol and play this Sunday, giving Smith his top target back. Wide receivers Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell, as well as tight end Kenyon Sadiq have also established themselves as key pieces of the team’s young, offensive arsenal.
Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
Earlier this week, MetLife Stadium hosted a primetime matchup, as the New York Giants hosted the Washington Commanders for Thursday Night Football. While the result wasn’t what many fans had hoped, the game was another step forward for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, as he continues to become acclimated with his new team.
McCarthy threw for 293 passing yards, the most of his Giants tenure, which included a passing touchdown. He was also getting it done on the ground, recording 34 rushing yards on six attempts. Running back Cam Skattebo also had a strong night, rushing for 78 yards and two touchdowns, as well as recording 44 receiving yards. Tight end Isaiah Likely stood out as McCarthy’s top target, recording 127 receiving yards, his most since joining the team in the offseason.
MetLife Stadium has had a busy week, as it is one of the rare occurrences that it hosts both teams from the Meadowlands in the same week. The Jets will look to take down a division rival later this week, with much help from their young core.
